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What is Procurement?

“Procurement is... The acquisition of goods, services and works which meet the customers and service users’ needs whilst ensuring value for money throughout the life of the product including disposal. Also known as Purchasing."

Put simply procurement is about the purchase of goods, works and services needed to enable (SBC) to deliver services to the people in the region. This can be anything from paperclips, photocopiers to major construction projects thus demonstrating diversity of products the council purchases.

Scottish Borders Council procures works, goods and services to the value of approximately £123 million per annum from around 2,487 different suppliers.

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Contract opportunities and how we advertise them

Public Contracts Scotland is provided by the Scottish Government. Its use is free of charge and we encourage all suppliers to register their details. By registering your details you will benefit from free e-mail notifications of contract opportunities that may interest your company.

Scottish Borders Council publicise all current contract opportunities for works, goods and services which are available to tender on the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

Information for Suppliers

As a supplier for the Scottish public sector, there are a lot of products that the Scottish Government provides that can help you through the public procurement process. To assist you in this process the products available have been pulled together in a 'one-stop-shop'. These can be accessed through the following link: A Guidance of the Procurement Process from the Scottish Government.

2014 Commonwealth Games - Glasgow

Delivering the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will require the procurement of goods, works and services of all types and value from an enormous range of companies.

The Commonwealth Games Business Portal brings together contractors and suppliers and provides businesses of all sizes with the opportunity to find out about and compete for Games related contracts. Please visit the Commonwealth Games Portal

2012 Olympic Games

The 2012 Olympic Games are scheduled to take place in London from the 27th July-12th August 2012.

This provides a tremendous opportunity for businesses in the UK. Over 50,000 contracts will be procured through the London 2012 supply chain and network. If you are interested in bidding for any of the contracts, please visit the Compete For website.

Latest News and Events

Repair & Maintenance Services Framework Agreement - Seminar Presentation 2010

Presentation held on the 11th August 2010 aimed at Tradesmen.

Tender Writing Training for Third Sector Organisations- Presentation held on the 1st July 2010

Supplier Roadshow Presentation and Information

Guidance available from Supplier Roadshow held on various dates throughout May/June 2010 aimed at all suppliers.

Transport Roadshow Presentation

Guidance available from Transport Roadshow held on 16th April 2010 aimed at transport providers (bus companies, taxi drivers, etc).